Pivot Fact checking Trump on Twitter, SpaceX privatizes space, and a Listener Mail question on mental health apps and big tech
May 29, 2020
Kara and Scott dive into Twitter's accountability for fact-checking Trump's tweets, unveiling their first misinformation label. They tackle the future of privatized space travel with Elon Musk's SpaceX launches on the horizon. The conversation shifts to Amazon's transparency about COVID-related data, amid discussions of corporate responsibility. A listener's question sparks debate over big tech's role in mental health apps, exploring the intersection of technology and well-being.
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Twitter Fact-Checks Trump
- Kara Swisher's New York Times column about Trump's tweet amplified a false story about a deceased woman.
- This led Twitter to fact-check a Trump tweet about mail-in ballots, labeling it potentially misleading.
Trump's Executive Order
- Trump's executive order regarding Section 230 is poorly written and likely won't survive legal challenges.
- It may hinder productive conversations around necessary tech legislation.
Tax Sponsored Messages
- Address the root cause of social media problems: the advertising-based business model.
- Encourage platforms to switch to subscription models by taxing sponsored messages.